IMAGING FOR
GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Stuart Jefferies, Xiaochun He and Vince Calhoun.
Stuart Jefferies and Xiaochun He in Physics and Astronomy will join forces with Vince Calhoun, who runs the TReNDS lab. Harnessing the power of imaging technology, this multidisciplinary group of researchers will focus their efforts on making new discoveries using imaging that ranges from microscopic to galactic in scale. From mapping the human brain to charting the cosmos, their effort will bring together expert scholars to expand the boundaries in imaging science. These prominent researchers will find common ground on these important endeavors.
About the Researchers
Vince Calhoun
Mathematics, Statistics, Neuroscience, Psychology and TReNDS Center
Utilizing a super-computer developed for the collaborative TReNDS center, Dr. Vince Calhoun’s research team will combine big data approaches and neuroinformatics tools to capture, manage, analyze and share data to map the brains of young adults to identify determinants of brain health in college students.
2022 Project RISE Award: $250,000
Xiaochun He
Dr. Xiaochun He’s work will monitor changes in climate utilizing cosmic ray detectors to gather critical measurements including space and earth weather monitoring. The interdisciplinary team of faculty will create the new Center for Cosmic Ray Climate Studies. The results can gauge variations with temperature coefficients in the atmosphere. The project will also design detectors for a micro-satellite NASA mission.
2022 Project RISE Award: $250,000
Stuart Jefferies
Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Stuart Jefferies’ group will develop the Georgia State Imaging Hub to leverage the university’s faculty expertise across a wide range of disciplines. The center will create a “toolbox” of imaging expertise to tackle issues like global-scale health issues, environmental and ecological problems, planetary defense and even questions over the origins of life.
2022 Project RISE Award: $250,000